Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications, 9473-9475 [2015-03600]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 35 / Monday, February 23, 2015 / Notices Availability of Documents Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to Daniel Marquez (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Authority: The authority for this notice is the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Michael Long, Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. 2015–03597 Filed 2–20–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2015–N039; FXES11130800000–154–FF08E00000] Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications AGENCY: Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment. We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires that we invite public comment before issuing recovery permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or before March 25, 2015. ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Endangered Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W–2606, Sacramento, CA 95825 (telephone: 916–414–6464; fax: 916–414–6486). Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760–431–9440; fax: 760–431–9624). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:19 Feb 20, 2015 Jkt 235001 Applicants Permit No. TE–53771B Applicant: Kris R. Alberts, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–077388 Applicant: Oregon Zoo, Portland, Oregon The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take (receive captive produced nestlings, propagate in captivity, handle, provide veterinary care, publicly display, transport, and release into the wild) the California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) in conjunction with captive propagation and population management activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–25164A Applicant: Catherine A. Little, Woodland, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–022360 Applicant: Erin J. Bergman, Lemon Grove, California The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi), and take (survey by pursuit, handle, and live-capture) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–039640 Fish and Wildlife Service, SUMMARY: species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We seek review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies and the public on the following permit requests. 9473 Applicant: United States Geological Survey, Henderson, Nevada The applicant requests a permit renewal to remove/reduce to possession the Swallenia alexandrae (Eureka Dune grass) and Oenothera californica subsp. eurekensis (O. avita subsp. e.) (Eureka Valley evening-primrose) from lands under Federal jurisdiction in conjunction with restoration activities in Inyo County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–53825B Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, Escondido, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction with surveys, population monitoring, and research activities at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–42833A Applicant: Ian E.D. Maunsell, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) the light-footed Ridgway’s rail (light-footed clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus levipes) (R. longirostris l.) and Yuma Ridgway’s rail (Yuma clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus yumanensis) (R. longirostris y.) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–25864A Applicant: Richard C. Stolpe, Carlsbad, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1 9474 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 35 / Monday, February 23, 2015 / Notices throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–038701 Applicant: Bonnie L. Peterson, Lakeside, California The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take (locate and monitor nests, and remove brownheaded cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, and remove brownheaded cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), take (harass by survey, and locate and monitor nests, capture, handle, handle/float eggs, weigh, band, color-band, and release) the western snowy plover (Pacific Coast population distinct population segment (DPS)) (Charadrius nivosus nivosus), take (locate and monitor nests, capture, handle, weigh, band, color-band, and release) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni), take (survey by pursuit, handle, and live-capture) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), and take (harass by survey) the lightfooted Ridgway’s rail (light-footed clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus levipes) (R. longirostris l.), in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–19226A Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Applicant: Jillian S. Moore, Oceanside, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:19 Feb 20, 2015 Jkt 235001 Permit No. TE–200339 Permit No. TE–095868 Applicant: Sarah M. Foster, Sacramento, California Applicant: David A. Kisner, Orcutt, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by survey) the California Ridgway’s rail (California clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus obsoletus) (R. longirostris o.) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, and remove brownheaded cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), and take (locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–829204 Applicant: Harry Lee Jones, Lake Forest, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (attach transmitters, conduct radio telemetry, and mark) the arroyo toad (arroyo southwestern) (Anaxyrus californicus) in conjunction with research and population monitoring activities at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Detachment Fallbrook in San Diego County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–006328 Applicant: Brian M. Drake, Tehachapi, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (survey, capture, handle and release) the Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–060175 Applicant: Teresa L. Gonzalez, La Quinta, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, and remove brownheaded cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), and take (locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit No. TE–122026 Applicant: Tracy Y. Bailey, Ridgecrest, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, handle and release) the Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus), Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus), and Morro Bay kangaroo rat (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–56626B Applicant: Robin E. Dakin, San Jose, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS) and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–20186A Applicant: Garrett R. Huffman, Yauapai, Arizona The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit, handle, and live-capture) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 35 / Monday, February 23, 2015 / Notices Permit No. TE–56489B Applicant: Jonathan T. Koehler, Napa, California The applicant requests a permit to take (live-capture, handle, remove/ relocate, and release) the California freshwater shrimp (Syncaris pacifica) in conjunction with survey, population monitoring, and restoration activities in Napa County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–15544A Applicant: Christine L. Beck, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), and take (survey, locate and monitor nests, capture, handle, band, and release) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–824123 Applicant: SWCA Environmental Consultants, San Luis Obispo, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate, handle, remove/ relocate, and release) the Morro shoulderband snail (Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in conjunction with survey and habitat enhancement activities, and a permit amendment to take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), and Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Permit No. TE–057065B Permit No. TE–082233 Applicant: Marcus C. England, Los Angeles, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests) the 14:19 Feb 20, 2015 Permit No. TE–787037 Applicant: Marie Simovich, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (collect cysts, juveniles, and adults) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) in conjunction with voucher collection, species identification, and genetic analysis in San Diego County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Public Comments We invite public review and comment on each of these recovery permit applications. Comments and materials we receive will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Michael Long, Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. 2015–03600 Filed 2–20–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Applicant: Steven G. Morris, Huntington Beach, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. VerDate Sep<11>2014 southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), and take (locate and monitor nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R1–ES–2015–N007; FXES11120100000–156–FF01E00000] Draft Candidate Conservation Agreement With Assurances, Receipt of Application for an Enhancement of Survival Permit for the Greater SageGrouse on Oregon Department of State Lands, and Draft Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9475 Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) for an enhancement of survival (EOS) permit under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). The permit application includes a draft candidate conservation agreement with assurances (CCAA) for the greater sage-grouse, addressing rangeland management activities on Oregon State Trust Lands administered by DSL. The Service also announces the availability of a draft environmental assessment (EA), prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), addressing the proposed CCAA and issuance of an EOS permit. We invite comments from all interested parties on the application, including the draft CCAA and the draft EA. DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be received from interested parties no later than March 25, 2015. ADDRESSES: To request further information or submit written comments, please use one of the following methods, and note that your information request or comments are in reference to the DSL CCAA. • Internet: Documents may be viewed on the Internet at https://www.fws.gov/ oregonfwo/. • Email: Jeff_Everett@fws.gov. Include ‘‘DSL CCAA’’ in the subject line of the message. • U.S. Mail: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office, 2600 SE 98th Ave., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97266. • Fax: 503–231–6195, Attn: DSL CCAA. • In-Person Viewing or Pickup: Documents will be available for public inspection by appointment during normal business hours at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office, 2600 SE 98th Ave., Suite 100, Portland, OR. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Everett or Jennifer Siani, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES), telephone: 503–231–6179. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf, please call the Federal Information Relay Service at 800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We have received an application from DSL for an EOS permit under section 10(a)(1)(A) the ESA for incidental take of sagegrouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). The permit application includes a draft SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-ES-2015-N039; FXES11130800000-154-FF08E00000]


Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to 
comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities 
with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species 
Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species 
unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires 
that we invite public comment before issuing recovery permits to 
conduct certain activities with endangered species.

DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or 
before March 25, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the 
Endangered Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2606, Sacramento, CA 95825 
(telephone: 916-414-6464; fax: 916-414-6486). Please refer to the 
respective permit number for each application when submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife 
Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760-431-9440; fax: 760-431-9624).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for 
scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with 
endangered species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 
et seq.). We seek review and comment from local, State, and Federal 
agencies and the public on the following permit requests.

Applicants

Permit No. TE-53771B

Applicant: Erin J. Bergman, Lemon Grove, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and 
collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi), and take (survey by pursuit, handle, and live-
capture) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout 
the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-039640

Applicant: Kris R. Alberts, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (locate and 
monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii 
extimus) in conjunction with population monitoring activities 
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-077388

Applicant: Oregon Zoo, Portland, Oregon
    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(receive captive produced nestlings, propagate in captivity, handle, 
provide veterinary care, publicly display, transport, and release into 
the wild) the California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) in 
conjunction with captive propagation and population management 
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-25164A

Applicant: Catherine A. Little, Woodland, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout 
the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-022360

Applicant: United States Geological Survey, Henderson, Nevada
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to remove/reduce to 
possession the Swallenia alexandrae (Eureka Dune grass) and Oenothera 
californica subsp. eurekensis (O. avita subsp. e.) (Eureka Valley 
evening-primrose) from lands under Federal jurisdiction in conjunction 
with restoration activities in Inyo County, California, for the purpose 
of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-53825B

Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, Escondido, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, locate 
and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum 
browni) (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction with surveys, population 
monitoring, and research activities at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton 
and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-42833A

Applicant: Ian E.D. Maunsell, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) 
the light-footed Ridgway's rail (light-footed clapper r.) (Rallus 
obsoletus levipes) (R. longirostris l.) and Yuma Ridgway's rail (Yuma 
clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus yumanensis) (R. longirostris y.) in 
conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range 
of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-25864A

Applicant: Richard C. Stolpe, Carlsbad, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities

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throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-038701

Applicant: Bonnie L. Peterson, Lakeside, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus 
ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell's vireo 
(Vireo bellii pusillus), take (harass by survey, locate and monitor 
nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized 
nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), 
take (harass by survey, and locate and monitor nests, capture, handle, 
handle/float eggs, weigh, band, color-band, and release) the western 
snowy plover (Pacific Coast population distinct population segment 
(DPS)) (Charadrius nivosus nivosus), take (locate and monitor nests, 
capture, handle, weigh, band, color-band, and release) the California 
least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni), take 
(survey by pursuit, handle, and live-capture) the Quino checkerspot 
butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), and take (harass by survey) the 
light-footed Ridgway's rail (light-footed clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus 
levipes) (R. longirostris l.), in conjunction with surveys and 
population monitoring activities in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San 
Diego, and Imperial Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing 
the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-19226A

Applicant: Jillian S. Moore, Oceanside, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities in San 
Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, Los Angeles, 
Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties, California, 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-200339

Applicant: Sarah M. Foster, Sacramento, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey) the California Ridgway's rail (California clapper r.) (Rallus 
obsoletus obsoletus) (R. longirostris o.) in conjunction with surveys 
and population monitoring throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-829204

Applicant: Harry Lee Jones, Lake Forest, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (attach 
transmitters, conduct radio telemetry, and mark) the arroyo toad 
(arroyo southwestern) (Anaxyrus californicus) in conjunction with 
research and population monitoring activities at Naval Weapons Station 
Seal Beach Detachment Fallbrook in San Diego County, California, for 
the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-006328

Applicant: Brian M. Drake, Tehachapi, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (survey, capture, 
handle and release) the Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) in 
conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout 
the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-060175

Applicant: Teresa L. Gonzalez, La Quinta, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and 
chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus), and take (locate and monitor nests, and 
remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the 
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys 
and population monitoring activities in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, 
Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties, California, for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-095868

Applicant: David A. Kisner, Orcutt, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and 
chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus), and take (locate and monitor nests, and 
remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the 
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys 
and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-122026

Applicant: Tracy Y. Bailey, Ridgecrest, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, 
handle and release) the Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), 
San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus), Pacific pocket 
mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus), and Morro Bay kangaroo rat 
(Dipodomys heermanni morroensis) in conjunction with survey and 
population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-56626B

Applicant: Robin E. Dakin, San Jose, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara 
County DPS) and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in 
conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range 
of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-20186A

Applicant: Garrett R. Huffman, Yauapai, Arizona
    The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit, handle, 
and live-capture) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha 
quino) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities 
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

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Permit No. TE-56489B

Applicant: Jonathan T. Koehler, Napa, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (live-capture, handle, 
remove/relocate, and release) the California freshwater shrimp 
(Syncaris pacifica) in conjunction with survey, population monitoring, 
and restoration activities in Napa County, California, for the purpose 
of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-15544A

Applicant: Christine L. Beck, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor 
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), and take 
(survey, locate and monitor nests, capture, handle, band, and release) 
the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. 
browni) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring 
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-824123

Applicant: SWCA Environmental Consultants, San Luis Obispo, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate, handle, 
remove/relocate, and release) the Morro shoulderband snail 
(Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in conjunction with survey and habitat 
enhancement activities, and a permit amendment to take (survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
ingens), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), and 
Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis) in conjunction with 
survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-057065B

Applicant: Steven G. Morris, Huntington Beach, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-082233

Applicant: Marcus C. England, Los Angeles, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey, locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus), and take (locate and monitor nests) the 
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys 
and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-787037

Applicant: Marie Simovich, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (collect cysts, 
juveniles, and adults) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
sandiegonensis) in conjunction with voucher collection, species 
identification, and genetic analysis in San Diego County, California, 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Public Comments

    We invite public review and comment on each of these recovery 
permit applications. Comments and materials we receive will be 
available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business 
hours at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
    Before including your address, phone number, email address, or 
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be 
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying 
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be 
able to do so.

Michael Long,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, 
California.
[FR Doc. 2015-03600 Filed 2-20-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P

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